Aaron
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Re:Even IF the WT was - 2005/03/18 11:37
Greetings Phi,
May peace be with you.
Even IF the WT Society was "Israel" it is then, therefore, their responsibility as "Israel" to seek out the Christ and come to him. Why? When Jesus came in the flesh he said, “I was not sent forth to any but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matthew 15:24). And again our brother John said to the house of Israel, “See, the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. This is the one about whom I said, Behind me there comes a man who has advanced in front of me, because he existed before me. Even I did not know him, but the reason why I came baptizing in water was that he might be made manifest to Israel” (John 1:29-31).
The very reason John was sent was for the purpose of manifesting the Christ to Israel. And when he did, Israel did not form another 'earthly organization,' but rather, many went TO him (John 3:26). And even the Father testified to Israel saying, "This IS my son, listen to HIM" (Matthew 17:5). Further, the Christ said, "Everyone who has 'heard' from the Father and has learned, comes to ME" (John 6:45). Those who come to the Christ no longer worshiped in buildings or temples of wood and stone. Nor do they worship in Kingdom Halls that are also built with wood and stone. Rather, they worship "in spirit and in truth," for the Father is searching for suchlike ones to worship him.
Also, in the days of Moses 'Jehovah' did not tell Israel to the effect "All of you must worship me, but if any of you deviate you must worship as your leaders tell you to worship me." No, rather, he told all of them that they all individually had the responsibility to 'listen to HIS voice' and they were individually to "follow HIM." Further, if others of Israel sinned, that did not give them the freedom to sin.. even if it was their leader. For He said, "I, Jehovah, am searching the heart, examining the kidneys, even to give to each one according to his ways, according to the fruitage of his dealings" (Jeremiah 17:10). So regardless of what the WT Society or any other who is of the house of Israel is doing.. we all have individually the personally responsibility to come to the One whom our Father appointed for US to worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24; Acts 3:20).
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. Those labels are so meaningless aren't they? When for many of us, since discovering the truth about the WT's activities, we have never been so spiritually active! LOL. Never mind. It is brave and kindly of you to speak to those at the KH who are sighing and groaning'. I agree there are 'lost sheep' at the KHs, and, being from the same religious background it is natural that you should want to help attend to them. I hope you are able to do some good. I just feel that there isn't really sound evidence to concluce that there are not 'lost sheep of Israel' in many other denominations also. If so, perhaps they have their own kindly ones like you to help them. 
